As Sunday's AFC Championship Game draws close, details are finally emerging about the thumb injury suffered by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
ESPN.com's Mike Reiss reported Brady required more than 10 stitches to his thumb after he hit it on the helmet of running back Rex Burkhead during Wednesday's practice. It was described as a "bloody scene" by those who saw what happened.
Brady, 40, sat out Thursday's practice and was listed as a limited participant Friday. He will play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, though it's expected he will wear a glove on his throwing hand.